Flora & Fauna
Climate change is affecting the plants and animals that call our planet home. It's causing significant changes in the delicate balance of life. It's like a big puzzle that's getting jumbled up. However, even in the face of these challenges, there is hope. Nature has a remarkable ability to adapt, and we can learn from it. We can make a difference by taking care of our planet, finding new solutions, and working together to restore the harmony of life.
Flora & Fauna Topic Champion - Hannah Gelroth of VINS
VINS' mission is to motivate individuals and communities to care for the environment through education, research, and avian wildlife rehabilitation.
Their programs and services engage and instill in people of all backgrounds a desire to care for the wildlife and diverse natural habitats they encounter in their daily lives.
How can VINS help?
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Lessons on a variety of natural history and place-based education topics
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Equipment and kits to borrow, including biofacts
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Connections with local experts in the field
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1-1 support for educators embarking on a climate action project
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What projects can we do?
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Sit spots and other activities during Forest Classroom days
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Habitat diversity assessments
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Invasive species removal and native pollinator plantings
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Participate in our Kestrel Nest Box project
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Participate in Project Budburst, Journey North, and other phenology project
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Ideas for projects from Right Here!
Green Circle
Simplest
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Seed Bombs - Creating Pollinator Habitat
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For the Birds
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Green Up Day
Blue Square
More In Depth
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Removing Invasive Plant Species
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Butterflies, Butterflies, Butterflies
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Help Salamanders Do Their Job as Climate Stewards
Black Diamond
Multifaceted
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Project Drawdown: Focusing on Viable Solutions to the Climate Crisis
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Forest Plots and Carbon Sequestration Explorations with GLOBE
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Biomimicry Design Challenge
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What's the Buzz? Creating a Climate Focused Special Edition Newsletter or Website
